USS Carney fires on Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea, Oct. 19, 2023

A missile launches in a bright plume from the deck of the U.S. destroyer Carney at sea, seen from along the ship's side. — U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau (231019-N-GF955-1113) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

U.S. Navy photo distributed by DVIDS. The Navy says it shows the destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) defeating a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea on Oct. 19, 2023. Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said that day that Carney shot down three land-attack cruise missiles and several drones launched by Houthi forces in Yemen, possibly toward targets in Israel, and that no U.S. personnel were hurt. Archive item tied to the October 2026 Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Egypt's request for authority to defend the kingdom.

What: USS Carney fires on Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea, Oct. 19, 2023
Where: Red Sea
When: Oct 19, 2023
Who: U.S. Navy (U.S. 5th Fleet / DVIDS)
Status: Official release
Warning: Content warning: None. Shows a missile launch from a warship at sea; no people harmed on screen. Graphic level: none.

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U.S. Navy (U.S. 5th Fleet / DVIDS) · USS Carney engages Houthi missiles and UAVs (DVIDS 8082818)

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Captured 19 October 2023. Time captured: not stated. Releasing authority: U.S. Navy (U.S. 5th Fleet / DVIDS). Location: Red Sea.

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Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau (231019-N-GF955-1113). License: Public domain (U.S. federal government work).

Archive · 19 October 2023